The perfect exam table for an MSK and EMG practice.

[Diamox]

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So I'm in the market for a good table/plinth. Ok, maybe two.
If anyone has put thought into this I'd love some input.

I'd like a hi-lo adjustable (motor) but with plush enough to feel comfortable.

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[nvrsumr]

Im interested as well.

 

[Paddington]

There's no good ergonomics for doing EMG's. I've only seen bad setups and worse setups.

 

[PMR 4 MSK]

For EMG I use an old podiatry chair. The pt can stay seated, which makes people feel less vulnerable than when they lie down an can't see what you are doing. It can go up, down, tilt and lay the back all the way down when necessary. The feet stay up on this one, but there are others where the feet can go up and down as well.

 

[Diamox]

I agree. Poor set-ups are the rule. I'm going with this table for now as I need to compromise on a few aspects for now:

http://www.pattersonmedical.com/app.aspx?cmd=get_product&id=180544

I add 2 pillows to the mix. One for the head and another to act as a bolster when needed. I'm looking at a thin foam overlay to enhance the patient comfort factor. This has to be removable as I'll be using the table for non-emg exams which require a reasonably hard surface.

I find my best ergonomics are while standing. Hence the motor.

The unit will plug into the isolation transformer to save the sensory baseline from evil interference.

I also recommend a separate chair with a swing away lap tray for UE studies (think university study hall / class ).

For myself while seated I have this chair:
http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/seating/task/cachet/pages/overview.aspx

I use my feet to move instead to reaching while seated - so I found a light chair with good casters, and a slight bucket seat with a few degrees of dunk. This one also has a bit of recline (well, it's more of a recline and tilt combo as the seat angle does change).